Iranians gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open

Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies.

Thousands of mourners flooded Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque starting at 5:30 a.m. local time, many having waited outside through the night. Authorities are providing free transportation, 50% hotel discounts, and converting schools and sports halls into lodging, anticipating between 15 and 30 million participants across the country over the next few days.